The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36748 sells for about $135,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $764 a month.
ZIP 36748 — Linden
The housing market in 36748 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable housing, though limited economic growth keeps transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and families seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with low cost-of-living requirements.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.7% · poverty 20.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 36748, Marengo County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Linden are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in the area are part of the Linden City School District, which faces challenges with funding and academic performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal severe weather, including high winds and potential flooding near the Tombigbee River basin.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local government, education, and regional agricultural support services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commutes are primarily local within Marengo County; residents traveling to larger employment hubs like Tuscaloosa face drives exceeding 60 minutes.
Local amenities include proximity to the Tombigbee River for fishing and boating, as well as small municipal parks and community centers.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with many units managed by the local housing authority.
The economy is anchored by public sector employment, local retail, and agricultural operations in the surrounding Marengo County area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing municipal infrastructure.
The Marengo County Revenue Commissioner oversees property assessments, which are conducted periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Marengo County and Linden City tax jurisdictions, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm damage, typical of the Alabama Black Belt region.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Major regional waterway used for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.